The Culture-Centered Classroom

By Jocelynn

The Culture-Centered Classroom podcast is the go-to podcast for teachers, instructional coaches, and school leaders ready to step into their power by centering educational equity, celebrating diversit... more

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The podcast currently has 122 episodes available.

The Culture-Centered Classroom episodes:

July 13, 2022S2.E2 - A few top tips for creating a welcoming and inclusive classroom from day one
As the beginning of the school year approaches I want to share a few tips for creating a welcoming and inclusive classroom from day one. In today's episode you will learn more about three dynamic ways to create this type of classroom with your students from the very first day of school.
In the episode I mention:
The FREE Practical & Comprehensible Conference (July 16-21, 2022). Here is a link to REGISTER**: https://lalibrelanguagelearning.mykajabi.com/a/2147514613/GF7Dh6cU
Grade Level Book Recommendations - Click HERE to access the GOOGLE FOLDER.
Ready to take action?
Grab your FREE "The Ultimate Classroom Diversity Checklist" at https://customteachingsolutions.com/thechecklist

Schedule a free DISCOVERY CALL at https://calendly.com/customteachingsolutions/35min

Check out The Culture-Centered Teacher Workshops HERE!
CONNECT WITH ME:
Email - [email protected]
LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cts-custom-teaching-solutions/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iteachcustom/
Website - https://customteachingsolutions.com

**Custom Teaching Solutions is an affiliate for the Practical & Comprehensible Conference, which means we receive a commission on every sale that comes through our link.**
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12min
July 06, 2022S2.E1 - How do I create the type of classroom I want to have this school year?
In this episode I share a few simple questions to ask yourself in order to have the welcoming and inclusive classroom you desire next school year.
Ready to take action?
Grab your FREE "The Ultimate Classroom Diversity Checklist" at https://customteachingsolutions.com/thechecklist

Schedule a free DISCOVERY CALL at https://calendly.com/customteachingsolutions/35min

Check out The Culture-Centered Teacher Workshops HERE!
CONNECT WITH ME:
Email - [email protected]
LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cts-custom-teaching-solutions/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iteachcustom/
Website - https://customteachingsolutions.com
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15min
April 20, 2022S1.E20 - What's holding you back from creating culturally responsive lessons with impact?
In this final episode of season one I give some tough love advice, share some thoughts for consideration, and a couple tips for taking intentional action.
Ready to take action?
Grab your FREE "The Ultimate Classroom Diversity Checklist" at https://customteachingsolutions.com/thechecklist

Schedule a free DISCOVERY CALL at https://calendly.com/customteachingsolutions/35min

Check out The Culture-Centered Teacher Workshops HERE!
CONNECT WITH ME:
Email - [email protected]
LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cts-custom-teaching-solutions/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iteachcustom/
Website - https://customteachingsolutions.com
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10min
April 13, 2022 S1.E19 - Lessons with impact series: How to create powerful culturally responsive science lessons
This is the final episode in the Lessons with Impact Series. Listen in as I share 3 specific strategies for creating culturally relevant and responsive science lessons.
Check out The Culture-Centered Teacher Workshops HERE!
Grab your FREE "The Ultimate Classroom Diversity Checklist" at https://customteachingsolutions.com/thechecklist
CONNECT WITH ME:
Email - [email protected]
LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cts-custom-teaching-solutions/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iteachcustom/
Website - https://customteachingsolutions.com
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17min
April 06, 2022 S1.E18 - Lessons with Impact Series: 3 Ways to Effectively Create culturally relevant E/LA Lessons
In this episode I share 3 specific ways you can intentionally and effectively create culturally relevant E/LA Lessons. Whether Brit Lit or English 7, the possibilities are endless!
During the episode I mentioned the movie comparison activity I have my students use. Grab it in my teacher shop: Book vs. Movie Comparison Activities

Grab your FREE "The Ultimate Classroom Diversity Checklist" at https://customteachingsolutions.com/thechecklist
CONNECT WITH ME:
Social Media -
LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cts-custom-teaching-solutions/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iteachcustom/
Website - https://customteachingsolutions.com
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22min
March 30, 2022 S1.E17 - Lessons with Impact Series: 3 tips for creating culturally responsive social studies lessons
On this episode, I share some strategies for effectively creating a culturally responsive social studies classroom. The three quotes I mentioned for consideration are below:
“History is always written by the winners. When two cultures clash, the loser is obliterated, and the winner writes the history books—books which glorify their own cause and disparage the conquered foe. As Napoleon once said, ‘What is history, but a fable agreed upon?’” - The Davinci Code
“Until the lion learns how to write, every story will glorify the hunter.” - African Proverb
“Education either functions as an instrument which is used to facilitate integration of the younger generation into the logic of the present system and bring about conformity or it becomes the practice of freedom, the means by which men and women deal critically and creatively with reality and discover how to participate in the transformation of their world.” -Paulo Freiere (Pedagogy of Oppression)
FREE Relevance in Action Thought sheet - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6243d457692b887cfd45fa0c
Grab the Black Greek Organizations resource in my teacher shop!
Grab your FREE "The Ultimate Classroom Diversity Checklist" at https://customteachingsolutions.com/thechecklist
CONNECT WITH ME:
Social Media -
LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cts-custom-teaching-solutions/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iteachcustom/
Website - https://customteachingsolutions.com
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23min
March 23, 2022 S1.E16 - Lessons with Impact Series: Can Math Lessons Really Be Culturally Responsive?
This episode is the first in a series that focuses specifically on how to create culture-centered lessons in each of the four main disciplines; math, science, social studies, English/language arts.
If you truly want to increase student engagement, academic achievement, and academic identity because students have an authentic love for learning, then this episode if for you!
Grab your FREE "The Ultimate Classroom Diversity Checklist" at https://customteachingsolutions.com/thechecklist
CONNECT WITH ME:
Social Media -
LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cts-custom-teaching-solutions/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iteachcustom/
Website - https://customteachingsolutions.com
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23min
March 16, 2022 S1.E15 - 3 Reasons why you are the perfect teacher to create culturally responsive lessons
“Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher.” -Japanese Proverb
You are that teacher and today is that day. In this episode I will share three reasons why I know you are the perfect teacher to create culturally responsive lessons.
Grab your FREE "The Ultimate Classroom Diversity Checklist" at https://customteachingsolutions.com/thechecklist
CONNECT WITH ME:
Social Media -
LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cts-custom-teaching-solutions/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iteachcustom/
Website - https://customteachingsolutions.com
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8min
March 09, 2022S1.E14 - Five of my favorite female authors - Books for you and your students
Women's History Month is a wonderful time to celebrate and support women. In this episode I share about five very special women who have had an impact in our country and in my life personally.
The five authors that I mention are:
Afabwaje Kurian
"Butter" by Afabwaje Kurian

The Art of Description
Dr. Tamika Nunley
"On the Threshold of Liberty: Women, Slavery, and Shifting Identities" by Dr. Tamika Nunley

Other Works
Erika Baty
"Chocolates" by Erika Baty Renthrope

In the news
Roslyn Haynie Banks
"Adelaide the Accountant" by Roslyn Haynie Banks

Financial literacy and freedom
Sonjoria Sydnor
"Our Family's Doing Yoga" - Sonjoria Sydnor

YouTube Channel
These women are phenomenal and their writing is impacted the way young learners and more seasoned learners view themselves. I want to thank each one of these ladies for their time, energy, and dedication to seeing each writing project through.
Grab your FREE "The Ultimate Classroom Diversity Checklist" at https://customteachingsolutions.com/thechecklist
CONNECT WITH ME:
Social Media -
LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cts-custom-teaching-solutions/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iteachcustom/
Website - https://customteachingsolutions.com
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20min
March 02, 2022 S1.E13 - Dr. Seuss and Read Across America Week
Ever wonder what all the fuss is about regarding Dr. Seuss? In this episode I will talk about how and why Read Across America became synonymous with Dr. Suess. I will also share reasons why the National Education Association, the organization that created Read Across America has separated itself from Dr. Seuss.
Here are the articles I mentioned in the episode:
National Education Association - Read Across America
National Education Association - Shift away from Seuss
"6 Dr. Seuss Books Won't be Published Anymore Because They Portray People in 'Hurtful and Wrong' Ways"
"One Particularly Upsetting And Racist Dr. Seuss Cartoon Is Heading To Auction"
"'Read Across America Day,' once synonymous with Dr. Seuss, is diversifying. Here's why things have changed."

In this episode I also mentioned The Cheerful E/LA Education Conference. You can register by clicking HERE.
You can read my blog post "How to Use Diverse Picture Books in the Middle School Classroom" by clicking HERE.
Do you want me to create a lesson with you?
Email me at [email protected]
Book a 30 minute coaching call HERE!
Grab your FREE "The Ultimate Classroom Diversity Checklist" at https://customteachingsolutions.com/thechecklist

CONNECT WITH ME:
Social Media -
LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cts-custom-teaching-solutions/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iteachcustom/
Website - https://customteachingsolutions.com
...more
23min

FAQs about The Culture-Centered Classroom:

How many episodes does The Culture-Centered Classroom have?

The podcast currently has 122 episodes available.